Oceania > New Zealand > Wellington: Weather, Climate and Travel Guide

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When to go to Wellington? (New Zealand)
Month | Sunlight (h/d) | Average T min (°C) | Average T max (°C) | Record T min (°C) | Record T max (°C) | Precipitations (mm) | Wet days | Rating |
January | 8 | 14 | 22 | 4 | 28 | 80 | 10 | ![]() |
February | 7 | 14 | 22 | 5 | 32 | 80 | 9 | ![]() |
March | 6 | 13 | 20 | 4 | 26 | 80 | 11 | ![]() |
April | 5 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 24 | 96 | 13 | ![]() |
May | 4 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 116 | 16 | ![]() |
June | 4 | 8 | 14 | -1 | 22 | 116 | 17 | ![]() |
July | 3 | 7 | 13 | -2 | 18 | 136 | 18 | ![]() |
August | 4 | 7 | 13 | -2 | 20 | 116 | 17 | ![]() |
September | 5 | 9 | 15 | -1 | 20 | 96 | 15 | ![]() |
October | 6 | 10 | 17 | 1 | 25 | 101 | 14 | ![]() |
November | 7 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 26 | 88 | 13 | ![]() |
December | 7 | 13 | 20 | 3 | 29 | 88 | 12 | ![]() |
What to do in Wellington : Tips, places, hotels and restaurants
Capital of New Zealand, the city of Wellington has about 180,000 inhabitants. It is the most southernmost city in the world, and it experiences a maritime climate with cool summers and relatively mild winters with heavy rainfall fairly equally distributed throughout the year. The region also has high seismic activity. In the city you will find the free, interactive and highly original National Museum of Te Papa Tongarewa, the 25 hectares of the Botanical Gardens with its panoramic view over the city, and the Karori Sanctuary with its freely wandering insects and reptiles. There is also the Bucket Fountain, or you can stroll along Cuba Street or in the waterfront neighbourhood which has many cafes and trendy restaurants. Everyone agrees that Wellington is a city where life is good, thanks in part to its intense cultural and artistic activity, its vibrant night life, but also to the proximity of its many beaches and green hills. You can choose from a wide variety of restaurants, serving regional specialties as well as international food. As for your accommodation, there are hotels of all categories to suit all budgets.